FPD arrests convicted felon with drugs, stolen gun

The Fortuna Police Department conducted a probation search on the 1400 block of Rohnerville Road Wednesday evening and came away with an arrest, a stolen firearm and morphine.

FPD officers and a Humboldt County probation officer conducted the probation search on parolee Christopher Mell, 32, at about 6 p.m. Wednesday, according to a press release. Mell is on probation with both the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the county for weapons related charges.

While searching his residence, officers found a pistol, rifle, ammunition, drug paraphernalia and morphine. Officers determined the pistol had been stolen in a burglary in Arcata.

Mell was arrested on suspicion of possession of stolen property, possession of a controlled substance and being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. He is being held in the Humboldt County jail without bail, the release said.